Astro Co. sold 20,200 units of its only product and incurred a $51,692 loss (ignoring taxes) for the current year as shown here. During a planning session for year 2016's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 50% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain of the company is 40,000 units per year. ASTRO COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2015 Sales Variable costs $761,540 609,232 Contribution margin Fixed costs 152,308 204,000 Net loss $(51,692)